At Brightside Academy, we believe every child deserves access to high-quality early education—no matter the family’s financial situation. Through partnerships with programs like Pre-K Counts and Head Start, we offer free learning opportunities that prepare children for kindergarten and beyond.
If your household income meets the 2025/2026 guidelines below, you may be eligible for one of Brightside Academy’s programs—including free preschool options. Note, we also offer PHL PreK that has no income requirements, but this program has a requirement for residency within the city limits.
| Family Size | Head Start/Early Head Start Income Guidelines | Pre-K Counts Income Guidelines | PHL Pre-K (No Income Guidelines) | CCIS Income Guidelines |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $15,560 | $46,950 | $- | $- |
| 2 | $21,150 | $63,450 | $- | $42,300 |
| 3 | $26,650 | $79,950 | $- | $53,300 |
| 4 | $32,150 | $96,450 | $- | $64,300 |
| 5 | $37,650 | $112,950 | $- | $75,300 |
| 6 | $43,150 | $129,450 | $- | $86,300 |
| 7 | $48,650 | $145,950 | $- | $97,300 |
| 8 | $54,150 | $162,450 | $- | $108,300 |
| Each Additional | +$5,500 for each additional family member | +$16,500 for each additional family member | $- | +$11,000 for each additional family member |
Experienced & Accredited: Serving up to 5,000 children daily across 32+ locations with nationally recognized early education standards.
Safe & Supportive Environments: Engaging spaces with secure entrances, cleanliness, and learning guided by Creative Curriculum® and Second Step® for social-emotional growth.
Individualized Attention: Small teacher to child ratios ensure every child receives personalized interaction and support.
Inclusive & Community-Oriented: We proudly embrace diversity, equity, and inclusion across our communities—and partner with Head Start, Early Head Start, Pre-K Counts, PHL Pre-K, ITCS, and CCIS to make quality education accessible to all.
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